Bermudian assistant referee Clinton Hayward played a central role on the touchline as the Dominican Republic produced a spirited comeback to defeat Trinidad & Tobago 2-1 in their Concacaf Nations League Group A clash at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.
FIFA-listed official Hayward was part of the officiating team overseeing the high-stakes encounter in Port of Spain, which concluded Sunday's round of fixtures in dramatic fashion.
The hosts broke the deadlock in spectacular fashion eight minutes before the interval. Midfielder Daniel Phillips sent the home crowd into raptures in the 37th minute, unleashing an emphatic right-footed drive from the edge of the penalty area that gave the goalkeeper no chance.
However, the Soca Warriors' lead was short-lived.
The Dominican Republic struck back in the 42nd minute courtesy of Heinz Mörschel. Picking up the ball from distance, Mörschel hammered a swerving long-range effort with his right boot to haul Los Quisqueyanos level just before half-time.
Carrying that momentum into the second half, the visitors completed the turnaround five minutes after the restart. Former Real Madrid forward Mariano Díaz found space inside the box and slotted a clinical right-footed finish into the net in the 50th minute to hand his side the lead.
Despite persistent pressure from Trinidad & Tobago in the closing stages, the Dominican Republic backline held firm to claim all three points away from home.
Monday, September 28, 2026
Concacaf Nations League Saint Lucia overpower Bermuda
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Saint Lucia 5 Bermuda 2
Kegan Caull produced a devastating first-half hat-trick as Saint Lucia condemned Bermuda to an emphatic 5-2 defeat in their Concacaf Nations League meeting at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.
Saint Lucia Starting Line-Up: - V. Barclett, T. Thomas, D. Lionel, M. Doxilly, K. Frederick, A. Jude-Boyd (D. Edwards 80th), A. Louis, S. Nelson, K. Caull (Y. Noel 80th), S. Byron (G. Reggie 80th), C. Elva - Substitutes: - D. St. Prix, D. Donaie, M. St. Romain, L. Joseph, D. Augustin, B. Sandiford, B. Edward, A. Hippolyte, G. President, - Bermuda Starting Line-Up: - Milai Perott, Deniche Hill, Harry Twite, Emeer Peets, Justin Donawa, Brighton Morrison (Sincere Hall 46th), Ne-Jai Tucker, Nahki Wells (London Steede-Jackson 91st), Ajani Burchall (Blayz Borgesson 74th), Enrique Russell (Elisha Darrell 74th), Zeiko Lewis (Riley Robinson 65th) - Substitutes: - Jahquil Hill, Coleridge Fubler, Deigo Richardson, Caleb McDowall, Djair Parfitt, Luke Robinson,
Caull set the tone early in Gros Islet, breaking the deadlock after 15 minutes by rising highest to plant a firm header into the net from a corner. The Bermudian backline had barely regrouped before Caull struck again three minutes later, finishing smartly to double the advantage.
The forward completed a ruthless 20-minute treble in the 35th minute, punishing defensive frailties to put the hosts three goals to the good.
Bermuda salvaged a lifeline on the stroke of half-time when Ajani Burchall found space in stoppage time to steer a header past Vino Barclett, giving the visitors slight encouragement heading into the interval at 3-1.
Any hopes of an improbable Bermuda turnaround were quickly extinguished early in the second half. Shevon Byron restored Saint Lucia's three-goal cushion in the 53rd minute with a neat finish, before veteran defender Kurt Frederick made it 5-1 in the 68th minute to put the result completely beyond doubt.
Substitute Riley Robinson pulled a consolation goal back for Bermuda two minutes later, finishing well just five minutes after being introduced from the bench.
However, Saint Lucia closed out the final 20 minutes with composure to seal all three points in comprehensive fashion.
Monday, September 28, 2026
Youth Olympics Team 2026 Announced
Gianluca Bortoli
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The Bermuda Olympic Association (BOA) announced Team Bermuda for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, taking place in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31st to November 13th, 2026.
Four athletes will represent Bermuda in three sports: athletics, swimming and triathlon.
In Dakar they will compete against the best athletes in their age group from around the world. Selection was highly competitive, and the BOA is extremely proud of these young athletes, who will wear Bermuda's colors on the international stage.
The delegation will be led by Chef de Mission Ashley Yearwood, who will oversee the team throughout the Games, working alongside Games management in Dakar to support the athletes across all three sports.
Team Bermuda Athletics - Tatiana Sousa Swimming - Maggie Mewett and Noah Maranzana Triathlon - Gianluca Bortoli Coaches Terry-Lynn Paynter, Geri Mewett, Michael Harlow
Ashley Yearwood said: “As Chef de Mission for Team Bermuda, I am honored to travel to Dakar, Senegal, to support and lead our young Bermudian athletes as they represent our island at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. This is a truly historic edition of the Youth Olympic Games—the first Olympic sporting event to be held on African soil—and it provides a wonderful opportunity for our athletes to compete, learn, build friendships and experience the rich culture and hospitality of Senegal.”
“I am both honoured and grateful for the opportunity to represent Bermuda at the Youth Olympic games. When starting Javelin, I never dreamed I would get to compete at such a high level. But now that I am, I will make every effort to implement technique and utilise the strength I have built up this off-season,” noted Tatiana Sousa.
Triathlete Gianluca Bortoli said: “I am excited to have been selected to compete at the Youth Olympic Games. Competing at these Games has been a goal of mine for the last two years, and to earn selection after racing against Bermuda’s and the region’s top juniors makes this a special accomplishment for me. It will be an incredible experience to compete at such a high-level event, and I hope it will be a huge development opportunity.”
“Representing Bermuda in any meet is an honor and a privilege, one far greater than any experience before, but to do so on the world stage at the Youth Olympic Games is unreal. I am beyond excited to be able to compete and represent my country in the YOG and do my best in every event I do,” as described by swimmer Noah Maraganza.
Teammate Maggie Mewett stated. “Competing at the Youth Olympics is an incredible honor and I’m so proud to have the opportunity to represent Bermuda on an international stage. I’ve worked really hard to get to this point and I’m excited to see that hard work pays off while competing alongside some of the best young athletes from around the world. I hope to make Bermuda proud and enjoy every moment of this amazing experience!”
“The Youth Olympic Games are a vital steppingstone for our most promising young athletes,” said BOA President Peter Dunne. “Tatiana, Maggie, Noah and Gianluca have earned their places through hard work and commitment, and they carry the pride of the whole island with them. We also thank the coaches, families and national federations whose support has brought them to this point. We know they will represent Bermuda with distinction in Dakar.”
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Majors takes whistle as US Virgin Islands shut out Saint Martin
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Bermudian referee Amaury Majors took centre stage in the middle as the United States Virgin Islands claimed a 2-0 victory over Saint Martin in Concacaf Nations League action.
Taking charge of the League C, Group C encounter at the Bethlehem Soccer Stadium in St. Croix, the FIFA-listed official presided over a disciplined and competitive contest on Caribbean soil.
The hosts produced an efficient performance to control proceedings and keep Saint Martin at bay, securing a two-goal cushion alongside a clean sheet to claim maximum points in front of their home supporters.
For Majors, the appointment marks another prominent regional assignment, continuing the strong representation of Bermudian match officials across senior Concacaf competitions.
Friday, September 25, 2026
Nine-man Bermuda Suffer Late Collapse against Guadeloupe
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Bermuda 1 Guadeloupe 2
Guadeloupe struck twice in the closing minutes to condemn nine-man Bermuda to a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat in an ill-tempered Concacaf Nations League encounter at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia.
Bermuda Starting Line-Up: Milai Perott, Deniche Hill, Harry Twite, Lejuan Simmons, Jorj Dublin, Ne-Jai Tucker, Luke Robinson (Zeiko Lewis 46th), Djair Parfitt (Blayz Borgesson 63rd), Sincere Hall (Justin Donawa 63rd) , Ajani Burchall (London Steede-Jackson 70th), Enrique Russell (Diego Richardson 86th) - Substitutes: - Jahquil Hill, Coleridge Fubler, Emeer Peets, Brighton Morrison, Elisha Darrell, Riley Robinson, Caleb McDowall, - Guadeloupe Starting Line-Up: - D. Rouyard, F. Geran (M. Alphonse 66th), K. Montantin, Y. Raddas, S. Darase, T. Davillars (K. Giblaca 46th), D. Boisné, W. Francillonne, J. Gamby (D. Capraja 59th), A. Plumain, T. Arconte - Substitutes: - A. Silo, M. Philemon, M. Citronnelle, A. Vulgaire, M. Cysique, W. Jacques, H. Dezac, L. Mausse
Bermuda appeared on course for a gritty League B, Group B victory after Enrique Russell converted an 18th-minute penalty, having seen Ajani Burchall brought down clumsily inside the box.
Bermuda defended resolutely to protect their lead through to the interval, but the match unraveled in a dramatic second half defined by dismissals and goalkeeping errors.
The turning point arrived in the 64th minute when Jorj Dublin was shown a straight red card for a reckless high tackle, leaving Bermuda with an uphill battle to protect their slender advantage.
Despite wholesale defensive alterations from the bench, the pressure eventually told six minutes from time. Goalkeeper Milai Perott failed to turn a stinging drive behind for a corner, allowing substitute Allan Vulgaire to react sharpest and bundle home the 84th-minute equalizer.
Four minutes later, heartbreak turned to despair for Bermuda. Perott was unable to gather a testing cross into the area, spilling the ball directly into the path of Djamalee Boisné, who gleefully steered in the 88th-minute winner.
A frantic finale saw Bermuda’s frustrations boil over. Six minutes into stoppage time, Lejuan Simmons received a second yellow card, leaving his side to finish the match with nine men as Guadeloupe held on to snatch all three points.
